Step-by-Step Guide to Unzip a File on Windows

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Step-by-Step Guide to Unzip a File on Windows

1. Installing WinRAR:
   - Open your web browser and go to the WinRAR website: https://www.win-rar.com/download.html
   - Click on the "Download" tab.
   - Select the appropriate version for your Windows system (usually the 64-bit version for modern systems).
   - Once the download is complete, locate the WinRAR.exe file in your downloads folder and double-click it to start the installation.
   - Follow the installation wizard:
     - Click "Install" to proceed with the default settings.
     - In the "Associate WinRAR with" section, ensure that the RAR format is selected. You can also select other formats if desired.
     - Click "OK" and then "Done" to complete the installation.

2. Unzipping a File Using WinRAR:
   - Locate the ZIP file (e.g., colamilkpro.zip) in the folder where it is stored.
   - Right-click on the colamilkpro.zip file.
   - Hover over the "WinRAR" option in the context menu.
   - Select "Extract Here" to extract the contents to the current folder, or "Extract to colamilkpro\" to create a new folder with the extracted files.

Key Points to Consider:
- File Associations: During installation, associating WinRAR with RAR and other archive formats ensures that you can easily open these files by double-clicking them.
- Context Menu Integration: WinRAR adds options to the right-click context menu, making it easy to compress and decompress files directly from Windows Explorer.
- Free Trial: WinRAR offers a free trial, but you can continue using it after the trial period with occasional reminders to purchase a license.